Stink bug ( Mormidea lugens ) by larose forest photos


29-JUN-2014	Christine Hanrahan

Unfortunately, this small stink bug has been caught by an ambush bug. It really is a bug eat bug world out there.

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Alexander Kazakov		30-Dec-2014 13:34
Very nice! V

Hank Vander Velde		30-Jun-2014 00:02
Excellent image of this captivating activity Christine. I would have thought the Stink Bug could let of som odour to repel the attack???

Suzanne Labbé		29-Jun-2014 23:40
Very nice closeup Christine of this beautiful insect !

laine		29-Jun-2014 22:52
Nature has a way....!!

hayl		29-Jun-2014 22:51
Aptly named ambush bug - excellent photo of dinner time.

slhoornstra		29-Jun-2014 20:53
Look at that armor, and he has the secret weapon as well. A fine shot. I have learned a lot about bugs since we met :). V

Tom LeRoy		29-Jun-2014 20:45
It probably is not easy to survive in the bug world. Amazing sharp details in your image! V

joseantonio		29-Jun-2014 20:23
Great and sharp details in this closeup.V

Jim Coffman		29-Jun-2014 20:21
I recognized this bug right away. Nice image...

Glenn Dean (Vatorman)		29-Jun-2014 19:58
The art of disguise has paid off - great shot of the small world in action Christine. V

Carl Carbone		29-Jun-2014 19:49
I almost didn't see the ambush bug. He's very good as is your shot!

MarcViskens		29-Jun-2014 19:48
very nice Christine

globalgadabout		29-Jun-2014 19:42
a handsome stinker that will likely provide a feast for the successful hunter..

Helen Betts		29-Jun-2014 19:39
Such interesting names for all these bugs! Superb detail, and I almost feel sorry for the poor stink bug! V.

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